Family Cultural Connections Worker-Term; Global

Family Cultural Connections Worker – 18 Month Term (Global) – 1904

Temporary Non Delegated Practice  Chilliwack, BC, CA

“What we do together…our H.E.A.R.T is our difference.”

Do you have a genuine passion in promoting the values of Indigenous culture working with and for Indigenous children, youth, and families (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) while respecting their cultural diversity?

We are a fully delegated Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency providing programs and services to Indigenous children, youth, and families on and off reserve within Stó:lō Territory in the Fraser Valley between Yale First Nation and Surrey BC.

Our programs and services are created and delivered with the support of our Elders Advisory Council with special attention on strengthening culture and identity, while honoring the strength of families.

We strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.

Our service delivery is done with an open heart and an open mind focusing on the best interest of the family while keeping children at the center.

We work to ensure children are connected to their family, and community while striving to ensure their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.

Family & Cultural Connections Workers (FCCW’s) are focused on bringing together family, extended family, community supports and Agency staff to develop plans for child safety, family and cultural connections and placement.

FCCW’s combine their strong cultural knowledge with mediation and facilitation skills to create environments that build child safety and placement solutions with families, supporting and respecting cultural/traditional values and practices.

FCCWs ensure that each Indigenous child in care has the best possible placement in response to their developmental and cultural needs, including their Indigenous identify and connection to their community.

They operate within the parameters provided by the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act and the Indigenous Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI) and use a solution focus and trauma informed practice framework in their work with children, youth, families, and communities.

Xyólheméylh is proud to have an Elders Advisory Council to ensure that culture is embedded throughout the agency ensuring the goals, missions and values are upheld in a good way. Lets'emót – to be of one heart and one mind.

18 Month Term Position – Global

Base Office: TBD

EDO Available:
Open

Salary: $69,761.01 to $79,324.79 per annum (35 hrs. per week)

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous culture and historical impacts that affect the development of individuals and communities
• Understanding of family systems and child development along with relevant legislation
• Ability to practice standards set out in the B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act, and the Indigenous Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI) Manual
• Diploma is preferred; however significant cultural knowledge, and a demonstrated ability to develop respectable relationships with On‑Reserve Indigenous communities and equivalent personal experience may be accepted
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write concise reports for various audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate emotionally charged meetings/situations while working collaboratively with the family and community
• Ability to form trusting, respectful and effective relationships with children, Indigenous communities, caregivers, parents, and other FVACFSS employees
• Embeds solution-focused child welfare practices such as Signs of Safety or Appreciative Inquiry
• Conferencing, with excellent clinical skills; gaining agreement on issues and identifying immediate steps of action for families and service providers
• Computer skills for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Valid class 5 BC Driver’s License; reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance
• Criminal Records Check required
• Required to work…